gfw-api-python-client

The gfw-api-python-client simplifies access to Global Fishing Watch (GFW) data through our APIs. It offers straightforward functions for retrieving GFW data. For R users, we also provide the gfwr package; learn more here

Note: See the Datasets, Data Caveats, and Terms of Use pages in the GFW API documentation for details on GFW data, API licenses, and rate limits.

To learn about how to use gfw-api-python-client, check out the following resources:

• Getting Started

• Installation Guide

• Usage Guides

  • 4Wings API

  • Vessels API

  • Events API

  • Insights API

  • Datasets API

  • Bulk Download API

  • References Data API

• Workflow Guides

  • Analyze apparent fishing effort in Senegalese EEZ

  • Analyze apparent fishing effort in Argentinian EEZ

  • Analyze a fleet in Ghanaian EEZ

If you find bugs, need help, or want to contribute, check out the following resources:

• Development Guides

• GitHub Issues

If you find any security issues, please follow the process outlined in Security section to report it.